PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vikirnoff Von Schnider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Chase has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Chase
vs
Von Schnider

167 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 3 - 1

192 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, John Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vikirnoff Von Schnider!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Von Schnider or perhaps it was just good defense by Chase which made him look bad.
Chase shoots in for a double leg but Von Schnider sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Von Schnider shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chase sprawls well. Chase wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Von Schnider gets slowly back to his feet.

Chase closes the distance and pushes Von Schnider back into the cage.

Chase manages to pull guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chase throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Von Schnider tries to stand but Chase is controlling from the bottom.
Von Schnider works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Von Schnider trying to control the pace.

Chase is defending against the submission attempts here by Von Schnider.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Schnider wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chase keeps working.
Chase is looking for a sweep. Von Schnider is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Von Schnider thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chase manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chase trying to keep a closed guard but Von Schnider is proving a slippery customer.
Chase knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Von Schnider on the ground.
Von Schnider working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Schnider engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Von Schnider throws a big elbow that misses.
Chase looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Von Schnider puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Von Schnider throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Von Schnider controlling the pace.
Von Schnider tries to pass to full mount but Chase defends it.
It looks like Von Schnider is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Schnider looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Von Schnider tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Von Schnider is stalling here. Chase is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Von Schnider seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chase has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Chase could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chase wants to control but Von Schnider is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Von Schnider's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Schnider strikes from the bottom.
Von Schnider is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Von Schnider gets full guard.
Chase being controlled here momentarily.
Von Schnider is looking to stand up but Chase isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Schnider working a defensive guard here.
Von Schnider manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chase manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vikirnoff Von Schnider dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chase is defended easily by Von Schnider.
Chase stuffs the takedown attempt from Von Schnider. Von Schnider gets slowly back to his feet.
Von Schnider tries to clinch up but Chase circles away and keeps his distance.
Chase darts in looking for a takedown but Von Schnider gets double underhooks and turns Chase into the cage.
Von Schnider has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chase avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Von Schnider ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Von Schnider no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chase wants to control from the top but Von Schnider keeps moving.
Chase has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Von Schnider avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Schnider is trying to keep Chase in close.
Chase might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Von Schnider is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chase is aware though and is defending well.
Chase preventing the sweep.
Von Schnider is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chase engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Von Schnider controls Chase momentarily but Chase frees himself.
Von Schnider managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chase fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chase. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Chase or perhaps it was just good defense by Von Schnider which made him look bad.
Von Schnider keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Von Schnider misses with a takedown attempt - Chase sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chase keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Schnider dives in and grabs Chase's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chase pushes down on Von Schnider's head and hops out.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Von Schnider. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Von Schnider.
Von Schnider is breathing heavily.
Chase is looking to regain half guard here but Von Schnider keeps moving and retains side control.
Von Schnider wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chase keeps working.
Chase gets back to half guard.

Von Schnider is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chase doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Von Schnider.
Chase tries to get to full guard but Von Schnider has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase is trying to stand back up but Von Schnider is controlling him
Von Schnider throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chase to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Schnider missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chase keeping moving, preventing Von Schnider from controlling successfully.

Von Schnider got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chase has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Von Schnider has managed to get both his arms back between Chase's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vikirnoff Von Schnider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Von Schnider scores with a takedown into Chase's guard.
Chase throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Von Schnider stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chase swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Schnider is stalling in the full guard.
Von Schnider advances position into side control!
Von Schnider tries to stand but Chase is controlling his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Von Schnider easily slips into full mount!
Chase is trying to escape the mount.
Von Schnider trying to control but Chase is having none of it.
Chase holds on to Von Schnider as tight as he can, avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Schnider lands a big elbow.
Chase is trying to escape the mount.
Von Schnider punishing his opponent with strikes.
Von Schnider working the ground and pound effectively.
Von Schnider tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Schnider scoring with strikes but Chase is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Schnider trying to control but Chase is having none of it.
Chase is working to get back to half guard.
Von Schnider lands a couple of good shots and Chase has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Chase.
Chase being controlled here, momentarily.
Von Schnider distracts Chase with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Von Schnider passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Von Schnider is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chase will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Schnider working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vikirnoff Von Schnider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Von Schnider winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vikirnoff Von Schnider!